Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Out of the Arena.  From The Wrap: CNN cancelled Eliot Spitzer’s talk show “In the Arena” Wednesday, causing a major shake-up in the network’s prime-time slate. Spitzer’s show, which aired at 8 p.m., will be replaced by Anderson Cooper’s “AC 360,” which…

Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Has former White House reporter Helen Thomas mellowed?  From Politico: Many who criticized Thomas at the time of her (anti-Jewish/anti-Israel) remarks say the ensuing months have only made matters worse, claiming that she has embraced her controversial views more fully. 2. Bill…

Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Cultural shift continues as New York okays gay marriage. The cable networks scrambled to cover the state legislature’s historic vote on Friday night leading to at least one ironic segue and, of course, Hollywood was all atwitter. IMHO: The gay marriage train…

Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Glen Campbell has Alzheimer’s disease. From People Magazine: In his new song, “A Better Place,” Glen Campbell sings, “I need the ones I love Lord/More and more each day.”  The lyric is more personal than the world knows: In an exclusive interview…

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